Curriculum

Students who work on the TV-10 newscast are typically pursuing a major in Journalism or Mass Communication.

Core Courses

111 Introduction to Communication Theories
160 Introduction to Mass Communication
161 Media Writing
297 Communication Research Methods
360 Mass Communication: Theory and Effects
361 Regulation of the Communication Industry
367 Ethical Problems in Mass Communication

Broadcast Journalism sequence:

167 Broadcast News I - writing in various radio and TV formats
257 Broadcast News Reporting
271 Broadcast Performance
267 Broadcast News II - TV-10 News; jobs include news reporter, sports reporter and news producer
398.01 Professional Field Experience; return to TV-10 for advanced reporter, producer, segment producer and anchor positions. Can be taken multiple times if you maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and demonstrate reasonable proficiency
398.02 Professional Field Experience at a TV station, network or production house

Mass Communication Television sequence:

163 Television Production - learn basic production skills, produce PSA
263 Advanced Television Producton - TV-10 News; jobs include photographer/editor and various studio positions including technical director, audio, character generator, tape, master control
264 Broadcast Programming
364 Broadcast Management
398.01 Professional Field Experience; return to TV-10 for advanced photographer/editor assignments and/or advanced studio crew positions including director. Can be taken multiple times if you maintain a 2.5 overall GPA and demonstrate reasonable proficiency
398.02 Professional Field Experience at a TV station, network, corporation or production house